HKAIIFF MARKET / Roadshows

SHOW THE FILM.
MEET THE PEOPLE.

Roadshows are fundraising conversations led by producers and project teams: explain the film to be made, present the plan and meet potential investors. Sessions may be public, event-only or invitation-only.

HKAIIFF MARKET roadshow venue concept: filmmakers in conversation on a harbor-side stage, with the full MARKET logo on screen.
Roadshow venue concept · Session dates and locations are announced separately.

Sessions & participation

Meet the team at a roadshow

Dates, venues and registration will be published with each confirmed session. Contact the Market team to discuss presenting a project or attending as an investor.

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Online public presentation

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Event only

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Invitation only

Roadshows bring producers and investors together. Some projects appear only at an event or by invitation; all online public presentations are collected on the Investment page.

Investment

THE CONVERSATION BEFORE THE COMMITMENT

Understand the project. Build the relationship.

A roadshow brings a film, its team and its production plan into one conversation. It helps people judge whether there is a shared creative or commercial direction before discussing a deal.

Roadshows bring producers and investors together. Some projects appear only at an event or by invitation; all online public presentations are collected on the Investment page.

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The work

Start with the story, visual material, current production stage and linked INDEX record.

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The team

Understand past work, responsibilities and the people accountable for the next milestones.

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The plan

Discuss budget, use of funds, production schedule, rights availability and distribution assumptions.

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The conversation

Ask specific questions, compare perspectives and agree a useful next step with the people involved.

ONLINE MATERIALS. IN-PERSON CONNECTIONS.

Choose how the conversation begins.

A project presentation, ready to explore.

Explore publicly presented projects seeking investment conversations. Compare the story, team and production plan before discussing project terms.

A selection of online presentations

Bring the people into the same room.

Screenings, filmmaker conversations and professional meetings can deepen the discussion. Contact the Market team about a session or local collaboration; dates, venues and participation arrangements depend on each announced event.

Discuss a session

From a first look to a clear next step.

Prepare the evidence, make the introduction and move forward through the workflow that fits your agreement.

  1. 01

    Prepare

    Create your work in the workspace and link its INDEX record. Bring a synopsis, team profile, production stage, materials you can share and a clear cooperation request.

  2. 02

    Present

    Apply for the Pitch Page service. Review its scope and fee, then prepare and publish your presentation once the service is active.

  3. 03

    Discuss

    Read the materials, identify the questions that matter and contact the Market team to coordinate a project conversation. Share restricted files only with the appropriate permission.

  4. 04

    Move forward

    Use a rights agreement for licensing, a project contract for revenue participation, or an agreed production/distribution brief. Continue records, payments and delivery in the relevant workspace.

Before you present

  • Work title, INDEX record and production stage
  • Team, responsibilities and relevant past work
  • Synopsis, images and materials cleared for sharing
  • Budget, milestones and specific cooperation needs

AI can help draft, translate or summarize your preparation. People verify the materials, answer questions and approve commercial decisions.

One conversation. Different next steps.

License a work

Explore available rights, discuss territory and use, then move into the rights transaction workflow.

Explore the market

Finance a project

Review a separately opened project offering and its contract before choosing fiat revenue participation.

Explore investment

Make or distribute a film

Discuss production responsibilities, delivery milestones, distribution channels and reporting arrangements.

Open your workspace

Upcoming roadshows

Confirmed events will appear here with their schedule and registration details.

A selection of online presentations

Investment

Explore a few publicly presented projects. Participation in a particular event is announced separately.

What people ask before a roadshow

How is a roadshow different from the market or investment section?

Roadshows are fundraising conversations led by producers and project teams: explain the film to be made, present the plan and meet potential investors. Sessions may be public, event-only or invitation-only. Roadshows bring producers and investors together. Some projects appear only at an event or by invitation; all online public presentations are collected on the Investment page.

Who is a roadshow for?

Roadshows are fundraising conversations led by producers and project teams: explain the film to be made, present the plan and meet potential investors. Sessions may be public, event-only or invitation-only.

What do I need to publish a presentation?

Sign in, create a work and link its INDEX record. In workspace Services, choose Pitch Page and submit the project information. Confirm the service quotation and terms; an active service lets the authorized team edit and publish its page.

Can I book an online or in-person session here?

Dates, venues and registration will be published with each confirmed session. Contact the Market team to discuss presenting a project or attending as an investor.

Does presenting a project mean it is open for investment?

Budget, funding target, entry amount and revenue-share terms are available through the project team. Subscriptions open only with a reviewed offering and project contract.

What happens after a useful conversation?

Agree the next step with the relevant people: a rights enquiry, a production/distribution proposal or review of an available funding contract. Use the appropriate workspace to retain agreements, payment records and delivery evidence.

Have a project or a city in mind?

Start a conversation with the Market team.

Contact the team